Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Payroll Specialist | Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Company, located in Bradenton, FL, operating in a hybrid model. The company relies on this role to manage accurate and timely payroll for thousands of employees across multiple states. This position is critical for maintaining financial integrity and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, directly impacting employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. The role demands a detail-oriented individual focused on precision and customer service for internal stakeholders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Bradenton, FL (Hybrid)
• Mission: Owns ensuring accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing for a large employee population while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Payroll Processing: Process and review multi-state payroll for 2,000–8,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including timely tax filings and reconciliations.
• Issue Resolution: Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues and employee inquiries with excellent internal customer service.
• Special Payrolls: Process off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments as needed.
• Record Management: Maintain payroll records, ensure proper documentation for audits and internal controls, and support year-end activities including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid Career: Background in payroll management, specifically in high-volume, multi-state environments, with a strong emphasis on payroll tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience: 2+ years of payroll experience, with specific experience processing multi-state payroll for large employee populations (2,000–8,000 employees).
• Skills: Strong understanding of payroll tax laws, compliance, and reporting; proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting; high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.